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Welcome to the Davidson
County Family Caregivers Newsletter. We are sending you this newsletter
because you have participated in one of our programs: Group Respite,
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support
Group, Caregivers Solutions Group, Caregiver College, or Powerful
Tools for Caregivers.
We hope to keep you informed about all our upcoming events so that
you can get the most from all we have to offer in support of your
Caregiving efforts.
It’s no surprise that depression afflicts many caregivers. After all, caregiving can isolate you from society . Create feelings of guilt. Bring on health problems. If you are feeling caregiver depression, please know you’re not alone. We’re here for you, and we have some suggestions that may help you cope. Keeping a calm and loving demeanor when you’re with your loved one is essential to creating a positive care environment and while it can be difficult, there are useful techniques that can help:
- Take a Break—A small break from your routine can let you refresh yourself so you can go back to caregiving. Make sure you do something you enjoy with the time.
- Go Online—to find caregiving resources in our area visit www.caregivingfamilies.com To connect with other caregivers visit our Facebook page—”Davidson County Family Caregivers”
- Get Respite—Getting a professional or family member to help give you a break will not only give you some rest from caregiving but can also give your loved one a chance to interact with another person, providing them new stimuli. Locally, there is a Group Respite program that provides care from 10:00 until 3:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Life Center of Davidson County. This program is free or low cost for Caregivers and participants. Call 249-2155 for more information.
- Suggest a Swap –Check with your loved one’s neighbors or church members or a family member to see if they are willing to swap care on a regular basis. Or see if a retired volunteer would be willing to come and sit with your loved one. Scheduling this “time apart” is important for you and your loved one.
- Find a Group –Finding a group of individuals who are in the same situation can help you not only learn more about caregiving but can also give you some needed social interaction. There are several free caregiving support groups that meet here in Davidson County. Details about these groups are included below.
Remember that caring for yourself is part of being a caregiver. You need to make sure caring for yourself is not an afterthought, but is a regular part of your routine.
"Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself." Michel de Montaigne
“How to Cope with Rummaging & Hiding Things”
The next Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support group will be Thursday July 21st at 1:00 PM at The Life Center (601 West Center Street, Lexington). The topic will be “How to Cope with Rummaging and Hiding Things” If you are interested in attending or need more information call Robin at 249-2155.
Mark your calendar! The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group meets at The Life Center the following Thursdays:
- August 18, 2011 at 1:00
- September 15, 2011 at 1:00
- October 20, 2011 at 1:00
Join us for this month’s Caregiver Solutions on Tuesday July 26th @ 3 PM at Wake Forest Baptist Health’s Lexington Medical Center Classrooms 1 & 2
Tom Brambridge, Director of Respiratory Therapy will be on hand to discuss updated information on “Sleep Apnea.” Come find out more about the sleep lab at Lexington Medical Center and sleep apnea. The sleep center can diagnose and provide treatment for sleep apnea, which, according to the hospital, is as common as adult diabetes and affects more than 18 million people, but 90 percent of the people who have it don't know it. FREE & open to the public! Come join us for good fellowship and snacks! Bring a friend!
For Questions, call the Community Outreach Nurses at 238-4454.
Caregiver Solutions Meets monthly with a variety of topics that interest all Caregivers. Mark your calendars!
*Tuesday, August 23rd 3:00
*Tuesday, September 27th 3:00
*Tuesday October 25th 3:00
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is taking a break for the summer. This support group will resume in the Fall. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending in September please have them check www.caregivingfamilies.org for the latest information. Have a Great Summer!
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